Sept. 14th at 4H Fairgrounds
Proceeds will benefit Absecon Veterinary Hospital’s 501(c)3 charity, Laddie’s Legacy.
Dogs and their families are invited to the 4th Annual Bark in the Park on Saturday, Sept.14, 2024, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., at the Atlantic County 4H Fairgrounds, 3210 NJ-50, Mays Landing, N.J. This dog-friendly fundraiser is held by Absecon Veterinary Hospital to benefit its non-profit charity, Laddie’s Legacy, which provides financial assistance for families who cannot afford lifesaving care for their pets.
Admission is $7 per person. Kids 12 and under and dogs are free. Dogs must be people, kid and other dog friendly and up to date on vaccines. Dogs also must be on non-retractable leashes. Bark in the Park will feature local vendors, food trucks, a beer garden with craft beer from Dr. Brewlittles Beer Company, and a ton of dog friendly games and activities.
“We’re not talking about games like cornhole or ladders where your dog just sits next to you, looking cute; we mean games and activities that INCLUDE your dog,” said Cherie Scheurich, executive director of Laddie’s Legacy. “Dog vs. Human pie eating contest, musical sit, a fun treasure hunt for treats, and more will be available for your pups to play!”
Bark in the Park activities include:
- Beer Garden
- Axe Throwing
- Electric Cars for Kids
- Dog Show
- Dog Costume Parade
- Petting Zoo
- Human/Animal Zen Center
- Food Trucks
- Vendors
- Dog Training Demonstrations
- Doggy Musical Chairs
- Human vs. Dog Pie Eating Contest
- Dog Nose Painting
- Face Painting (for people)
- Duck Pond
- Raffle Baskets
- Future Vet Workshop (additional fee – RSVP and pre-payment required)
The Future Vet Workshop is for children ages 6-11 and teens ages 12-16. This year’s hour-long class will focus on horses and will be taught by the staff from Absecon Veterinary Hospital. Each student will receive a summer learning packet with flash cards that will help prepare them for their workshop at Bark.
Last year’s event helped raise over $17,000 dollars for Laddie’s Legacy, a non-profit organization dedicated to helping save pets’ lives. Laddie’s Legacy is a veterinarian-referred vet bill assistance program that has saved countless lives since its inception in 2022. Laddie’s Legacy commemorates the life of Laddie, a Maine Coon kitty that was surrendered to Absecon Veterinary Hospital because his owner could not pay for increasing medical fees. For more information on Laddie’s Legacy and all the lives saved, visit www.laddieslegacy.org.
For sponsorships, vendor applications or more information about the event, contact Cherie Scheurich at 609-646-7013 or cscheurich@abseconvet.com. Progressive 50/50 tickets will be on sale soon.
